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Agong presents instruments of appointment to two judges at Istana Negara
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today presented instruments of appointment to Court of Appeal judge Alice Loke Yee Ching and High Court judge Elaine Yap Chin Gaik. The ceremony was held at the Small Throne Room of Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur and attended by the Chief Justice and the Attorney General.
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King grants audience to Zambry and PSC chairman at Istana Negara
Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir at Istana Negara. His Majesty also granted an audience to Public Service Commission chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus. During the session, the King agreed to be briefed on the Sultan Ibrahim Malay Studies Chair at Beijing Foreign Studies University.
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Alice Loke elevated to Court of Appeal, Elaine Yap confirmed as High Court judge
High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching is expected to be elevated to the Court of Appeal on Thursday, while Judicial Commissioner Elaine Yap Chin Gaik is expected to be confirmed as a High Court judge. The oath-taking and presentation of instruments of appointment are expected to take place at Istana Negara before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. The appointment will raise the number of Court of Appeal judges to 31 out of the constitutionally mandated 32 positions.
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Umno assembly opens with delegates upbeat after Johor, Negri wins, eyeing Melaka
Umno delegates arrived at the party's annual assembly in Kuala Lumpur in a positive mood following recent state election victories in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. Delegates expressed renewed confidence and are now looking towards Melaka as the next electoral target. The assembly runs from today until Saturday.
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Mother of former senator Ras Adiba Radzi dies in Petaling Jaya
Siti Sariah Abu, the 81-year-old mother of former senator and Bernama chairman Ras Adiba Radzi, died at her home in Section 16, Petaling Jaya. She passed away peacefully while sitting at home at around 5.20pm. The funeral is expected to take place at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery tomorrow morning.
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US official lays wreath at Tugu Negara honouring Malaysia's fallen heroes
United States Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon laid a wreath at Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur to honour those who sacrificed their lives for Malaysia's peace and independence. She was joined by other US officials and received by Malaysian armed forces officers. The US Embassy said the ceremony reflected mutual respect for both countries' heritage and history.
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UMNO's 2026 General Assembly at WTCKL targets over 50,000 visitors
The UMNO General Assembly (PAU) 2026, held at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) starting Wednesday, is expected to draw over 50,000 visitors from across the country. UMNO Secretary Mohd Sumali Reduan said the response has been encouraging, with only 112 spaces available for sales booths. A full rehearsal for the opening ceremony was held at Plaza Merdeka, WTCKL.
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Asian parliamentary forum opens global secretariat in Kuala Lumpur after move from Tokyo
The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) officially opened its new global secretariat house in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. The facility, relocated from Tokyo, Japan, will serve as a regional hub for parliamentary action on issues like population ageing and gender equality. The secretariat house was developed at a cost of RM958,930.
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KPKM Intensifies Efforts to Produce Local Plant Seeds, Reduce Imports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is intensifying efforts to produce local plant seed varieties to reduce the country's dependence on imported seeds. Minister Mohamad Sabu highlighted that nearly 90% of vegetable seed needs are still imported, and the import value has surged from USD5 million in 2021 to USD70 million in 2025. He announced this at the launch of the National Plant Seed Industry Empowerment Program during MAHA 2026 at the Malaysia Agriculture Exposition Park in Serdang.
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Dialogue of Ummah: Five resolutions call for stronger governance, accountability at Tabung Haji
A dialogue in Bangi adopted five resolutions urging stronger governance and accountability at Tabung Haji, presented to its leadership. The resolutions call for safeguarding the institution and implementing reforms based on a recent Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
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Datuk Red seeks court confirmation of ruju' pronouncement for legal certainty
Entrepreneur Datuk Red appeared at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court to seek confirmation of a ruju' pronouncement with his ex-wife Adira Suhaimi. The case was adjourned to October 19 for submissions, and Red said he will divorce her again if the ruju' is confirmed.
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Fahmi visits human graphics performer who collapsed at National Day event
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil visited Nur Rossuzieyana Safiyya Rosidi, who is recovering at Hospital Putrajaya after collapsing during the National Day human graphics performance at Dataran Putrajaya. He reported her condition as stable and asked the public to pray for her.